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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,353, 78,554.70 and 26,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,353, 78,554.70 and 26,060.04 is: 39,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,353 : 78,554.70 = 26,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,353/78,554.70 = 26,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,353x = 78,554.70 × 26,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,353x = 2,047,138,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,138,624.19/52,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,102.60

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